Application to Present a L.E.D. Talk

March 27, 7-9 pmCaffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY

*League Embraces Democracy

Application Guidelines:

Modeled after TED Talks, selected applicants will each have 10 minutes to talk about any aspect of Making Democracy Work. Examples include, but are not limited to, the importance of voting, the power of resistance, the importance of the arts in a democratic society, the impact of social media, youth enfranchisement, politics of inclusion, etc.

The presentation should not promote one political party over another but rather address issues and solutions in a knowledgeable, interesting, and engaging way.

No notes, no multi-media.

A fun night where people get to experiment with story-telling as they educate the audience about what's at stake.

Submit the completed form below no later than February 28 (or you may email a completed Word version of this form to president@lwvsaratoga.org by February 28). Those selected will be notified by March 3 and provided with a Participation Agreement. All L.E.D-talkers may be taped for re-broadcasting. There will be no multi-media, notes, Q&A, or judges. Membership in the League of Women Voters is not required. Questions? Email president@lwvsaratoga.org or call (518) 728-5201 for more info. Thank you!

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Proposed Title of L.E.D. Talk *

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How is this topic related to Making Democracy Work? *

What will be unique about your talk? *

Have you had any story-telling/public speaking experience? If so, where/when?

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Thank you!

The League of Women Voters encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.